Hi all, does anyone know what this plant is. I snapped it on the edge of someone’s garden when out w

bbarker1211

bbarker1211

Hi all, does anyone know what this plant is called. I took a pic of it on my morning walk, it’s lovely!

Borderline

It's Sisyrinchium Striatum.

Alan Clark2 in Liverpool

Sisyrinchium striatum.

JennyJ

Lots of it about this year - my sis just sent me a picture asking what it was that had appeared in her garden.

Fairygirl

I think this must be the third or fourth query on this plant in the last few days @JennyJ
Nice specimen too @bbarker1211 
There are tiny little alpine varieties too. There's one quite near me with rich purple flowers. Not out yet though. 

bbarker1211

Thank you all very much for the replies, I’m also liking the idea of the purple one and the alpine one. I’m starting to like the idea of a alpine container after seeing loads of little beauties at a garden centre last week! 

Again thanks for helping a novice out !

Fairygirl

There are specialist nurseries for alpines too @bbarker1211. They're probably better if you want the real thing. Craigiehall, which is up here, is excellent. 

Often - plants are classed as alpines, but they're just small plants and perennials. Worth taking a look at the nurseries, especially if you have specific conditions, ie you're in a cold area, or at altitude. 

Palustris

There is one similar in height to S. striatum called  S. palmifolium. It is a far more refined plant in my opinion.

bbarker1211

Thanks again. Fairy girl, I’ll be having a look at their website.

KeenOnGreen

I'm with @Palustris  We used to grow S. palmifolium, sometimes known as the Bird of Paradise Sisyrinchium, it would flower for months on end.  


 
There is also a variegated version of the plant you saw, called "Aunt May", I find it more interesting than the plain, non-variegated variety.